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2003 Audi RS6 Base 4dr Sedan 4.2L quattro AWD

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All-Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Mid-Size

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4 Door Sedan

Drivetrain:

All-Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Mid-Size

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

98.3

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

4024

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

4.2L/255

Fuel System:

SEFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

450 @ 5700

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

415 @ 1950

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

Four-Link

Suspension Type - Rear:

Double A-arm

Front Tire Size:

P255/40ZR18

Rear Tire Size:

P255/40ZR18

Front Wheel Size (in):

18 x 8.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

18 x 8.5

Front Wheel Material:

Alloy

Rear Wheel Material:

Alloy

Brake ABS System:

Four-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

13.2 x 0.87

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

21.7

Wheelbase (in):

108.6

Length, Overall (in):

191.3

Trunk Volume (ft³):

15.0

Advanced Technical Data

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.57

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.20

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.51

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.80

Reverse Ratio (:1):

4.10

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.20

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

150

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

11.6

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Stabilizer Bar

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

14.3

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

37.4

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

14.4 x 1.34

Front Head Room (in):

38.6

Front Leg Room (in):

41.3

Front Shoulder Room (in):

58.6

Second Head Room (in):

37.6

Second Leg Room (in):

37.3

Second Shoulder Room (in):

57.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

78.4

Height, Overall (in):

56.1

Track Width, Front (in):

62.1

Track Width, Rear (in):

62.5

Min Ground Clearance (in):

4.1

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